Stitches & Cream

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Inspiring beginners and emboldening passionate makers, Stitches and Cream is an independent yarn shop and online educator radiating the joy of crafting from its Cornish base to all corners of the globe. Run by creative powerhouse Jane Abraham, Stitches and Cream has established a destination physical store in the ‘boutique district’ of Falmouth, as well as building an ever-growing presence online through its online store.

Beyond online product sales, Jane regularly produced clever knitting and sewing tutorials that celebrate crafting from a sustainable standpoint. Stocking well-produced and British-made fibres wherever they can, the team also champion the same love of ethically produced materials and practices in its growing online community of likeminds.

How did Stitches & Cream develop over the Programme?

This past year has seen Stitches and Cream carve itself out a unique position. Widening its reach, Stitches and Cream has diversified from the artisanal and ecosophical British wool shop, into a must-shop destination for online crafters and knitters. And it’s the growth of their online presence that’s really lit a fire under the business.

Building her rightful following as a knowledgeable and mature knitter, Jane has garnered a huge following, connecting and empowering her crafting community through her YouTube channel. Her success in this space has led to the launch of The Cornish Knitter’s Flock, an online community and vibrant space for learning through masterclasses, and The Sock Club, an online subscription that celebrates the joy of making your own pair of woollen wearables.

Jane’s success has allowed her to introduce these new income streams to the businesses, securing the sustainability of the shop, its new staff and the development of the brand.

2023/ 2024 Highlights

  • Development of new online avenues for the business
  • Increased revenue through additional channels
  • Hiring new staff for bricks and mortar shop
  • Growth of online presence

Where they’re setting their 2025 sights

  • Scaling the Sock Club online service
  • Increasing the membership of The Cornish Flock
  • Fine tuning branding and marketing strategies

Growing with Creative UK

“My experience on the Create Growth Programme has been transformative and enriching in the way I think about the business, the connections I have made and because of the support provided. Thank you so much for the opportunity.”

Jane Abraham, Founder